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Award from National Health Center Group Honors HRHCare Staffer for “Distinguished Service and Contributions” to Community Health Care
Peekskill, NY – HRHCare, one of largest federally qualified health center (FQHC) systems in the country, announced today that Emily Fetterhoff, its Director of Communications and Advocacy, has been named an Outstanding Advocate by the National Association of Community Health Centers. The award, a monthly recognition given to community health leaders across the country, celebrates the innovative outreach practices Emily has brought to her role at HRHCare.
“I’m thrilled to see NACHC honor Emily for her tireless commitment to quality healthcare for New Yorkers in need,” said Anne Kauffman Nolon, MPH, President and CEO of HRHCare. “Her passion and energy are huge assets to our team, and I look forward to fighting alongside her as HRHCare expands its services for underserved populations all over our state.”
Originally from Elizabethville, PA, Emily studied Health Policy and Administration at the Pennsylvania State University and completed the Geiger-Gibson Fellowship in Community Health Policy and Leadership at George Washington University. She has worked with HRHCare since 2010.
About HRHCare
Hudson River HealthCare (HRHCare) is a nonprofit, New York State licensed, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). Founded 40 years ago to provide care to the medically underserved population of Peekskill, New York, HRHCare is now one of the nation’s largest community health providers. From the Capitol Region to the East-end of Long Island, HRHCare’s network of over 26 health centers provides affordable, accessible care to more than 135,000 patients. Our more than 200 primary care practitioners and 700 specialists and support staff have made HRHCare a destination for high-quality and compassionate care for all. In 2014, HRHCare saw a total of 480,000 patient visits across its facilities throughout New York State.
As HRHCare has grown it has retained its core values of community and compassion. Excelling in patient care, HRHCare provides comprehensive services to anyone who walks through our doors. HRHCare’s health centers provide primary and preventative treatment including adult and pediatric care; obstetrical and gynecological care; family planning; HIV counseling, testing, and referral; dental services; mental health counseling; nutrition counseling; podiatry; WIC services; health education; and a full complement of outreach, translation, transportation, benefits counseling and health insurance enrollment assistance.
HRHCare has a profound commitment to the communities it serves and works to improve community health through partnerships and collaborations with local community leaders, businesses, social service agencies, housing organizations, food banks, agricultural worker alliances and other local stakeholders. HRHCare believes if it wants to ensure quality care for its patients, it should ensure quality pay for its staff, which is why it provides a minimum living wage of $15 an hour for all employees.
For more information contact:
Josh Goodman
646.930.0220
jgoodman@skdknick.com
